At-a-glance

Name: Graduate Certificate in Law

Abbreviation: GCertLaw

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime Lectures 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online

Complete: 60 points (1-4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours

Start: Trimesters 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• An LLB or LLB(Hons) degree
• Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
• If you have questions talk to a liaison officer[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/course-planning/appointments]. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/science/student-administration#advisor]

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 60 points from courses from LAWS 200-599, of which:

• At least 40 points must be from 300-level courses or above